Fergus alternative
Looking for a Fergus alternative?
Australian-built job management with no cost per user, native SWMS, and full two-way MYOB sync. Built for AU and NZ trades, supported by a Melbourne team you can actually reach.
Switching from Fergus? Migrations are usually quick, and we'll help, no charge.
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Why people leave Fergus for Trak
Fergus is a good platform and the closest peer to Trak on this list, so we'll be straight about it. The businesses who switch are usually growing past the point where per-user pricing makes sense, or they need compliance and MYOB support that Fergus doesn't go as deep on.
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Per-user pricing scales painfully
Fergus charges per user. As your team grows, so does the bill, every apprentice, casual and subbie adds to it. Trak has no cost per user: add the whole team on any plan for the same plan fee.
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Less native compliance depth
Fergus handles compliance through custom forms rather than built-in SWMS. Trak builds SWMS in as a first-class feature: site-specific, mobile capture, signatures, photo evidence and audit history, on every plan.
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Xero-only on accounting
Fergus integrates with Xero. If you run MYOB, and a lot of Australian trade businesses do, that's a problem. Trak has full two-way sync with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
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NZ-built, with a UK/US focus
Fergus is NZ-built and increasingly focused on UK and US expansion. Trak is built in Melbourne for the AU and NZ market specifically, with an Australian-centric roadmap and local support.
What Trak does differently
| Trak | Fergus | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Plan fee, no cost per user | Per user, per month |
| SWMS built in | Yes | Custom forms (DIY) |
| Accounting sync | Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks | Xero only |
| Subbie access | Mobile app, limited view, A$1/job | Per-user based |
| Mobile app | Full app, iPhone + Android | Full app, iPhone + Android |
| Built in | Australia | New Zealand |
| Roadmap focus | AU / NZ | UK / US expansion |
| Support | In-house Melbourne team | AU/NZ/UK team |
Last reviewed May 2026. Competitor pricing and features change. Check their current site before relying on figures.
We'll help you switch
Moving job management software is the kind of job that gets put off for months, even when the current tool is costing more than it should. We've made switching from Fergus as low-friction as we can.
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Free data import
We'll bring across your clients, jobs, suppliers and invoice history from Fergus. No charge, no migration fee.
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A real person guides the switch
Not a chatbot. One of our team works through your account setup with you, start to finish.
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No double-paying
If you're mid-contract with Fergus, we'll work with you on timing so you're not paying for two tools at once.
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Trial without commitment
Set up Trak alongside Fergus on a free trial, run a few jobs through both, and decide for yourself.
Where Fergus is still the right fit
We don't think Trak is right for everyone. Fergus is genuinely the better choice if:
- You're an NZ-based business with very NZ-specific needs
- You're on Xero and have no need for MYOB or QuickBooks
- You specifically prefer Fergus's interface and workflow
If that's you, stay where you are. If it isn't, Trak's worth a look.
Switching from Fergus: common questions
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Will I lose my data if I switch from Fergus?
No. Fergus migrations are usually among the smoother ones, the data model lines up well with Trak. We import your clients, jobs, suppliers and invoice history for you.
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How long does the switch take?
Most businesses are migrated and running real jobs within 5-10 working days. Fergus accounts often go quicker because the data maps cleanly.
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Does Trak work with MYOB?
Yes, full two-way sync with MYOB, plus Xero and QuickBooks. If MYOB is why you're looking to leave Fergus, this is the main reason people make the move.
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Can I trial Trak while staying on Fergus?
Yes. The free trial doesn't require you to cancel anything. Run a few jobs through Trak and decide for yourself.
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Do you charge per user like Fergus does?
No. Trak has no cost per user. Add your whole team on any plan at no extra cost. Subbies are $1 per job shared.
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Is SWMS built in?
Yes, on every plan, as a core feature rather than a custom form you build yourself.
Try Trak for free. Migration help on the house.
Melbourne team. Real humans on chat and email. We'll help you move your data across at no charge.